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The Likud, Naftali Bennett, and Israeli Politics

Israel Policy Pod

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Introduction
4:14
What Barak Is Working On Now
12:55
Why Barak Left TikTok
26:00
Barak's Experience Working With Naftali Bennett
37:55
Barak's Time With the Likud Party
48:40
How the Likud Party Has Changed
54:20
2026 Israeli Elections and the Chances Bennett Can Beat Netanyahu
Israel Policy Pod
The Likud, Naftali Bennett, and Israeli Politics
Jan 13, 2026
Israel Policy Forum

On this week’s episode, Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor and Tel Aviv-based journalist Neri Zilber hosts Barak Herscowitz, an Israeli political commentator and former aide to Naftali Bennett. They discuss the reasons why Barak left the Likud party, his experience working with Bennett in the prime minister's office, the chances of Bennett defeating Netanyahu in this year's Israeli election, the anti-Israel bias that led him to quit working at TikTok, and more. 

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